The Kinks'' first eight albums will be released in a new vinyl mono box, along with The Kinks, a bonus double-disc compilation also known as "The Black Album." A highlight of this upcoming set, simply ...
The Kinks in 1968 (photo: Hulton Archive / Getty Images). Ray Davies and his younger brother Dave began gigging around North London as teenagers, playing with other future stars such as Rod Stewart ...
In some ways, the story of the Kinks feels familiar: In 1962, four working-class London teenagers besotted with American R&B and country music unite. Their initial creative exertions hold a thrilling ...
Andrew Sandoval explains why he and co-author Doug Hinman are publishing an expanded history of the great British band, investing $100,000 in the project ...
The Kinks' 'In Mono' 10 CD box set is scheduled to arrive just in time for the holidays. All seven of The Kinks original British records, from 1964's 'Kinks' through 1969's 'Arthur,' will be released ...
The Kinks are not, and have never been, your typical rock band. From the groundbreaking garage rock of early singles like “You Really Got Me” to lengthy dalliances with concept albums and high-concept ...
Ray Davies and The Kinks returned during 1975 with another concept album. Soap Opera was a more cohesive effort than their two previous Preservation albums, as the music was just plain better. The ...
In some ways, the story of the Kinks feels familiar: In 1962, four working-class London teenagers besotted with American R&B and country music unite. Their initial creative exertions hold a thrilling ...